WS3025 - Group Work
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4
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Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
Available to students enrolled in those degrees leading to a professional qualification
or those offering a welfare studies/human services major.
This subject explores group work as a method of social work and the role of group
workers in social welfare practice. Students will learn about and reflect on the theory,
dynamics and practices associated with group work and develop practical group work
skills by planning, participating in and facilitating small groups during the skills
workshop.
Learning Outcomes
- be able to articulate the importance of and offer an appropriate rationale for group
work as a social work method of practice within workplace contexts;
- be able to identify and describe the phases of group development and their importance
across a variety of settings;
- be able to clearly describe the theories and parameters of group structure and their
relevance to both group tasks and group processes;
- be able to identify, describe and demonstrate appropriate values and ethical practice
when engaging in group work practice;
- be able to plan, participate in and facilitate supportive groups and evaluate the
impact of their participation through a process of critical reflection.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) -
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (40%) -
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - .
Assumed Knowledge:
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To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points
(four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
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Prerequisites: |
WS2510 OR WS3516 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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WS5025 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Mixed attendance,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Face to face teaching
27-Sep-2021 to 01-Oct-2021 (5 day compulsory on campus workshop during lecture recess)
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Coordinator: |
Dr Jo Mensinga |
Lecturer:
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Assoc. Professor Nonie Harris. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 35 hours workshops
- 1 hours online collaboration sessions - post workshop 1 x 1 hour
- 4 hours online content - pre workshop 2 x 2 hours
- assessment and self-directed study
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|
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Cairns,
Mixed attendance,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Face to face teaching
27-Sep-2021 to 01-Oct-2021 (Compulsory workshop during lecture recess)
|
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Jo Mensinga. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 35 hours workshops
- 1 hours online collaboration sessions - post workshop 1 x 1 hour
- 4 hours online content - pre workshop 2 x 2 hours
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.